Austin ISD in hot seat at latest board meeting

Quite a few issues were at the forefront of Austin ISD's board meeting including the struggling Dobie Middle School and the principal controversy at the Ann Richards School.

Abbott talks school choice
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Gov. Greg Abbott spoke with FOX 7 Austin live Thursday about school choice in Texas. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa also shared her thoughts.

FULL: Gov. Greg Abbott on school choice
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski on Senate Bill 2, which would establish education savings accounts in Texas.

Gov. Greg Abbott, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa discuss school choice bill

Senate Bill 2, the school choice bill, passed a House committee last week and it’s currently awaiting a debate on the full Texas House floor.

Hippo 5K Crawfish Stampede to help raise money for scholarships

The Hutto community is being asked to lace up their shoes and head out the Nguyen Football Field for a morning full of fun.

Pre-K teacher investigated for giving kids gummies before nap time

Parents reported "their children feeling sleepier and napping during the day when they normally wouldn’t," according to a search warrant.

Florida teacher to lose job for calling student by 'preferred' name: Latest updates

A Florida high school teacher is set to lose her job after allegedly addressing a student by a name other than their legal one, according to Brevard Public Schools.

Texas Baseball moves up to No. 2 in the nation
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The UT baseball team picked up a huge conference series win at home over the weekend, sweeping the then-third ranked Georgia.

Defending national champion South Carolina returns to title game with 74-57 rout of Texas

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Defending national champion South Carolina left no doubt it would return to the title game, getting 14 points from Te-Hina Paopao and overwhelming Texas 74-57 on Friday night in the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament.

Trump tariffs and Hollywood stars testifying in Austin: TWITP

FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discuss the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.

Controversial education bills move to full Texas House

Two controversial education bills, SB 2 and HB 2, are moving to the full Texas House. The school funding and school choice legislation had critical votes Thursday after several hours of heated debate.

SB 2, HB 2 headed to full Texas House
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Two controversial education bills are moving to the full Texas House. School funding and school choice legislation had critical votes Thursday after several hours of heated debate.

Austin drone company promotes school security system to lawmakers

State lawmakers were told a new security drone system, based in Austin, could help school districts comply with a new campus security law.